General Imaging E1480W User Guide
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User Manual
GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1480W
Getting Started
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and
electronic waste in the European countries. Please do
not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and
dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: E1480W
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
Customer Service Telephone Number:
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC,
2004/108/EEC)
CA 90248, U.S.A.
+1-800-730-6597
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:
• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the
sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed
car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove
the battery and the memory card from the camera and store
them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. It
is suggested that you wait for a while before turning on the
camera.
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and
battery life is signicantly shortened.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card
with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, the camera will not be able to
display those edited les on the its LCD screen. To edit image
data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk rst.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that
are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it
impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in
playback mode.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-
cation purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Safety Information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
self.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may
damage the product.
• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and void the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
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Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy environments.
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About This Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that
the contents of this manual are accurate, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING .......................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii
BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1
Preface .........................................................................................1
Copyright ............................................................................1
Trademarks ........................................................................1
Safety information ....................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................2
Symbols used in this manual ..........................................2
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3
GETTING READY .......................................................... 7
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Camera Views .............................................................................8
Charging the Battery .............................................................. 10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ................................................................ 11
Turning On and O ................................................................. 13
Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 14
Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................15
Setting the Language .................................................... 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 17
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................18
Shooting in Auto Mode ..........................................................18
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 18
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 19
Flash .................................................................................. 19
Self-timer/Continuous Capture ..................................20
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 20
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 20
Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................21
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 22
ISO .....................................................................................22
Quality .............................................................................. 23
Size ....................................................................................23
Color .................................................................................. 24
USING THE MODES ...................................................25
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 25
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 25
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 29
Landscape ....................................................................... 29
Portrait ............................................................................. 29
Night Portrait .................................................................. 30
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................30
Night Landscape ............................................................ 30
Macro ................................................................................ 30
Auto ................................................................................... 30
Panorama ................................................................................. 30
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Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................................32
Sport ................................................................................. 32
Indoor ...............................................................................32
Snow ................................................................................. 33
Fireworks .........................................................................33
Museum ............................................................................ 33
Night Landscape ............................................................ 33
Children ............................................................................ 33
Leaf ................................................................................... 33
Sunset ............................................................................... 33
Glass ................................................................................. 33
Landscape ....................................................................... 33
Night Portrait .................................................................. 33
Face Detection ........................................................................35
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 36
Blink Detection ........................................................................ 37
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 38
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................38
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 40
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 41
USING THE MENUS ...................................................42
Still Menu .................................................................................. 42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 43
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 43
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 44
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 45
Date Imprint .................................................................... 46
Quick Review ................................................................... 46
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 47
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 47
Blink Detection ...............................................................48
OIS Stabilization .............................................................. 48
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 49
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 50
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 50
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 51
Protect .............................................................................. 51
Delete ............................................................................... 52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 53
Trim ................................................................................... 54
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 54
Resize ................................................................................ 55
Rotate ............................................................................... 55
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 56
Display Setup ........................................................................... 56
Slideshow ......................................................................... 57
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 57
Menu Wallpaper .............................................................. 58
Startup Screen ................................................................. 58
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Back To Default ...............................................................59
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 60
Beep ..................................................................................61
LCD Brightness ...............................................................61
Power Saver ....................................................................62
Zone .................................................................................. 62
Date/Time ........................................................................ 63
Language ......................................................................... 63
File and Software .................................................................... 63
Format Memory ............................................................... 63
File Numbering ............................................................... 64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 64
Reset Settings ................................................................. 65
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 65
Transmission .............................................................. 66
Video System ...........................................................................66
Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos .. 67
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 68
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 68
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 68
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 70
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 70
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 71
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 72
Print with Date ............................................................... 72
Print without Date ......................................................... 73
Print Index .......................................................................74
Print DPOF .......................................................................75
Exit ..................................................................................... 75
APPENDICES ..............................................................76
Specications : E1480W ........................................................76
Error Messages ....................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 82
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GETTING READY
Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to
be damaged, please contact General Imaging.
USB Cable
CD-ROMWarranty Card
Wrist Strap
Battery chargerRechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Camera Views
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Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash 13 HDMI Port
2 Lens 14 USB/AV Port
3 Mic 15 Wrist Strap Mount
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power Button
5 LCD Screen 17 Power Indicator
6 Mode Selection Button 18 Playback Button
7 Menu Button 19 Shutter Button
8 Disp/Up Button 20 Zoom Wheel
9 Flash Mode/Right Button 21 Tripod Mount Point
10 Delete Button/Down Button 22 Speaker
11 Face Detection/Left button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment
12 Function/OK Button
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Charging the Battery
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter)
into the charger base.
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall
outlet.
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns
green. (To maximize battery life, the rst charge should
be at least 4 hours)
The charger is for indoor use only.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use
the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown,
allowing the battery to lock into place properly.
card slot as shown.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Inser t an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba
is recommended for reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release it.
Pull the card out carefully.
Turning On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the
camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. You can use the Mode button on
the back to change modes. When using the camera for the
rst-time, the language setup page will appear. Please see
page 15 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for details.
Using the Mode Button
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The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes easily. After pressing the
mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes
are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
Manual mode
Panorama mode
Scene mode
Movie mode
ASCN mod
Portrait
The camera sets all the settings automatically.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.
(Recommended for advanced users only)
Switch to capture three shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Switch to take still pictures in 12 dierent scene types by your choice.
Switch to record videos.
Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Switch to take portrait pictures.
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Setting Date/Time and Language
Setting the Date and Time
1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup
menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Up/Down
button to select Date/Time. Then press the Right button
to enter the setting.
2. Press the
Up/Down to adjust the value.
3. Press the
Left/Right to highlight each field and use the
button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup
menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Up/Down
button to go to the Language. Then press the Right
button to enter the setting.
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.
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About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the
LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status.
To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen
display” on page 25.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in
any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft dry cleaning
cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the
area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and
running water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ush the aected eye
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly
with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.
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BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ).
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green
when the subject is properly in focus.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom
and digital zoom. Use zoom control at the top of the camera to
zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 47)
When the optical factor reaches its maximum value, it stops
momentarily. Release and push the zoom wheel again, and the
optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.
After the adjustment, the zoom indication scale hides
immediately, and the current zoom status is indicated by the
following symbol .
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Basic Functions Menu
The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Selftimer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation.
Set the basic functions as per the following steps:
1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash
button.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the
required function.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the menu,
or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Basic
Function.
4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic functions
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting
screen for selecting basic functions, or press button to
conrm the settings and exit the screen.
Flash
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Flash: Auto
Camera ash res if camera determines it is needed.
Flash: Red-eye reduction
Red eye is caused by the subject looking directly at
the ash and the resulting light reecting o of the
retina of the eye. Red eye is eliminated by ring a
smaller initial ash prior to the main ash to cause
the subject not to look directly at the ash.
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• Flash: Forced o
• Flash: Slow Synchro
• Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
Flash: Forced ash
Flash always res.
Flash is turned o.
This allows you to take pictures of people at night
that clearly show the subject. The shutter is held
open longer to allow more light to the image sensor.
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
Self-timer/Continuous Capture
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Self-timer: 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Self-timer: 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Self-timer: Unlimited
Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter
button is pressed down based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on
page 45).
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Self-timer: O
Disables the self-timer.
Macro Mode
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Macro: On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
Macro: O
Select this option to disable Macro.
Exposure Compensation
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the light
exposure value and shoot the best photo.
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
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Advanced Functions Menu
The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image
Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO.
Set the advanced functions as follows.
1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing
button.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the
required function.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen
of Advanced Functions.
4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced functions
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen
for selecting advanced functions, or press button to
conrm the settings and exit the screen
WB (White Balance)
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The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature
under dierent lighting conditions. (The WB setting is only
available when the camera is in the M Manual mode).
The options of White Balance include:
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WB: Auto
WB: Daylight
WB: Cloudy
WB: Fluorescent
WB: Fluorescent CWF
WB: Incandescent
WB: Manual(Press the shutter button to set WB.)
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the
camera sensor to light. To improve the performance in darker
environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other
hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions.
(The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the
Manual mode).
Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than
those at lower ISO.
The options of ISO include automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600 and 3200.
The available ISO values vary on dierent camera
models.
Quality
The quality setting determines how much the camera
compresses the photo les. The higher the compression, the
smaller the le size will be, but the quality will decrease. The
lower the compression, the larger the le size, but the better
the quality.
Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A
higher image resolution allows you to print that image in
larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
The three levels of compression are:
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Quality: Best
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Quality: Fine
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Quality: Normal
The larger the pictures are, the bigger the le sizes are
and the less pictures you can store on a memory card.
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Color
The color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly
when taking pictures. You can try dierent color tones to alter
the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available
when the camera is in the M Manual mode).
The color options include:
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Color: Auto
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Color: Vivid
Color: Black & White
Color: Sepia
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